{"id":2624,"date":"2022-07-18T16:09:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T21:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/?p=2624"},"modified":"2024-06-04T17:07:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T22:07:54","slug":"river-tv-vs-stack-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/river-tv-vs-stack-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"RiverTV vs. Stack TV: Which is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_24_1 counter-hierarchy counter-numeric\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/river-tv-vs-stack-tv\/#why_people_are_cutting_the_cord_to_cable\" title=\"Why People Are Cutting the Cord to Cable&nbsp;\">Why People Are Cutting the Cord to Cable&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/river-tv-vs-stack-tv\/#stack_tv\" title=\"Stack TV\">Stack TV<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/river-tv-vs-stack-tv\/#advantages_of_stack_tv\" title=\"Advantages of Stack TV\">Advantages of Stack TV<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/river-tv-vs-stack-tv\/#disadvantages_of_stack_tv\" title=\"Disadvantages of Stack TV\">Disadvantages of Stack TV<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/river-tv-vs-stack-tv\/#river_tv\" title=\"River TV\">River TV<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/river-tv-vs-stack-tv\/#advantages_of_rivertv\" title=\"Advantages of RiverTV\">Advantages of RiverTV<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/river-tv-vs-stack-tv\/#disadvantages_of_rivertv\" title=\"Disadvantages of RiverTV\">Disadvantages of RiverTV<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/river-tv-vs-stack-tv\/#when_rivertv_is_a_better_fit_for_you\" title=\"When RiverTV is a Better Fit for You\">When RiverTV is a Better Fit for You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/river-tv-vs-stack-tv\/#rivertv_wins\" title=\"RiverTV Wins!&nbsp;\">RiverTV Wins!&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/remote-and-tv-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"person watching streaming service on TV\" class=\"wp-image-2633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/remote-and-tv-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/remote-and-tv-1-720x479.jpg 720w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/remote-and-tv-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/remote-and-tv-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/remote-and-tv-1-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/remote-and-tv-1-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/remote-and-tv-1-570x379.jpg 570w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/remote-and-tv-1-740x492.jpg 740w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/remote-and-tv-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As live video-streaming subscription services, RiverTV and Stack TV offer an alternative solution to satellite and cable TV programming. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\/insights\/2016\/the-nielsen-total-audience-report-q2-2016\/\">Studies<\/a> have found that <strong>adults only watch about 35+ channels<\/strong> every month, despite paying for over 200 channels on a standard cable service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers can <strong>dramatically cut their TV programming costs<\/strong> by choosing RiverTV or Stack TV. But which live video streaming service is right for you?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We compared RiverTV vs Stack TV and RiverTV comes out the winner as the best value entertainment around for live and on demand TV to save you money over cable TV. See below for \u201cwhy\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-people-are-cutting-the-cord-to-cable\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_people_are_cutting_the_cord_to_cable\"><\/span><strong>Why People Are Cutting the Cord to Cable&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With continually rising cable TV subscription costs, many people are cutting the cord and <strong>opting for streaming subscriptions<\/strong> to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Lower their bills.<\/li><li>Cut paying for programming they don\u2019t watch.<\/li><li>Have access to more flexible viewing options instead of just live programming.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason people are moving to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/en\/tv\">streaming services<\/a> because it <strong>cuts out advertising, which makes viewing more enjoyable<\/strong>. Subscribers can watch what they want when they want without being bombarded with annoying ads. But which streaming option is the best for watching Canadian-specific programming?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"stack-tv\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stack_tv\"><\/span><strong>Stack TV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Number of Channels<\/strong>: 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price<\/strong>: $12.99\/mo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong>: Amazon Prime membership, Internet connection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stacktv.ca\/\">Stack TV<\/a>&nbsp;is a video streaming subscription service <strong>available to Canadian Amazon Prime members.<\/strong> Launched in 2019, Stack TV offers live TV programming and on-demand programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stack TV only offers thirteen live stream channels, some of the most popular in Canada. The channels it offers are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Global<\/li><li>Food Network Canada<\/li><li>HGTV Canada<\/li><li>W Network<\/li><li>History<\/li><li>Adult Swim<\/li><li>Slice<\/li><li>Showcase<\/li><li>National Geographic<\/li><li>Lifetime<\/li><li>Teletoon<\/li><li>Treehouse<\/li><li>YTV<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stack TV primarily provides <strong>access to some popular live TV channels in Canada.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"advantages-of-stack-tv\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"advantages_of_stack_tv\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of Stack TV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stack TV\u2019s main benefits over RiverTV:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Affordable pricing as long as you are already an Amazon Prime member<\/li><li>Offers next-day on-demand from live air date<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"disadvantages-of-stack-tv\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"disadvantages_of_stack_tv\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages of Stack TV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stack TV does have some disadvantages vs. RiverTV, cable, and satellite services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It only has 13 channels&nbsp; so a lot less content and programming choice&nbsp;<\/li><li>Requires an Amazon Prime subscription<\/li><li>Some episodes of the current season are unavailable due to licensing<\/li><li>Pricing doesn\u2019t have as much value because there are only a few channels<\/li><li>Need to combine with a Sports streaming service ie Sportsnet or TSN if you want full sports coverage ( same as StackTV)&nbsp;<\/li><li>No TV Guide&nbsp;<\/li><li>Limited viewing features&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"river-tv\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"river_tv\"><\/span><strong>River TV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Number of Channels<\/strong>: 35+ in core package plus Add ons for a la carte channels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price<\/strong>: $16.99\/mo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong>: Internet connection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/tv\">RiverTV<\/a>&nbsp;is a subscription app that <strong>offers live TV and on-demand programming<\/strong>. With RiverTV, you have access to some of the biggest trending shows on TV, sports, family programming, and news. It also offers a huge list of on-demand movies and original programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RiverTV costs $4 more than Stack TV but offers all the same channels as Stack TV, plus 27 <strong>additional channels<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>CBC<\/li><li>CHCH<\/li><li>Revolt<\/li><li>HIstory<\/li><li>History 2<\/li><li>Smithsonian<\/li><li>Fashion &amp; Style 4K<\/li><li>Cottage Life<\/li><li>Make<\/li><li>T+E<\/li><li>Journey<\/li><li>Law &amp; Crime<\/li><li>CBC News Network<\/li><li>Bloomberg Quicktakes<\/li><li>Cheddar News<\/li><li>Newsy<\/li><li>NewsMax<\/li><li>Euronews&nbsp;<\/li><li>Family<\/li><li>Family Junior<\/li><li>WildBrainTV<\/li><li>Crime + Investigation<\/li><li>MovieTime<\/li><li>Silver Screen Classics<\/li><li>Rewind<\/li><li>Classic Reruns<\/li><li>Outdoor Sports<\/li><li>Allied E-Sports<\/li><li>World Poker Tour<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>RiverTV also offers an additional<strong> 50+ additional channels via theme pack\/a-la-carte&nbsp;that come with a 30 day free trial as well. So you can customize your channel lineup. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"advantages-of-rivertv\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"advantages_of_rivertv\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of RiverTV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RiverTV advantages vs. Stack TV:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Triple the amount of live and on-demand channels for the a fraction of money more<\/li><li>Live and on demand content for 45 channels gives you a great range of programming and choice&nbsp;<\/li><li>Ability to customize your subscription with \u201cAdd on\u201d theme packs like Hollywood Suite and Super Channel &#8211; which are uncut and commercial -free&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Google Play, Apple, and other preferred devices<\/li><li>Cool features like the sleek, user-friendly TV Guide and Look Back where you can scroll back in the TV guide and watch previously aired shows with a couple of clicks.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Also Restart where you can restart to the beginning of a show if you come in late&nbsp;<\/li><li>Web app to watch on your browser<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"disadvantages-of-rivertv\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"disadvantages_of_rivertv\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages of RiverTV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few disadvantages of choosing RiverTV over your cable or satellite options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Need to combine with a Sports streaming service ie Sportsnet or TSN if you want full sports coverage (same as StackTV)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-rivertv-is-a-better-fit-for-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when_rivertv_is_a_better_fit_for_you\"><\/span><strong>When RiverTV is a Better Fit for You<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to have a better selection of what to watch and a low monthly price of $16.99, check out&nbsp; RiverTV because it <strong>provides more channels and on-demand options<\/strong>, creating a better overall value for your subscription. LiveTV is also incredibly flexible, playing on any device that can download applications or connect to the Internet. You can stream on up to 3 devices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sports-on-tv-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"TV streaming live basketball game\" class=\"wp-image-2635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sports-on-tv-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sports-on-tv-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sports-on-tv-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sports-on-tv-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sports-on-tv-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sports-on-tv-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sports-on-tv-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sports-on-tv-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sports-on-tv.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Related Link:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/sportsnet-one-sportsnet-360-now-in-free-preview\/\">Sportsnet ONE &amp; Sportsnet 360, Now in FREE Preview!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/streaming-screen-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"TV displaying multiple streaming services\" class=\"wp-image-2636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/streaming-screen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/streaming-screen-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/streaming-screen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/streaming-screen-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/streaming-screen-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/streaming-screen-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/streaming-screen-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/streaming-screen-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/streaming-screen.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rivertv-wins\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rivertv_wins\"><\/span><strong>RiverTV Wins!&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s summarize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RiverTV has more channel options, more content, more features and with only a slightly higher price than Stack TV. Still only $16.99\/mo and you get 35+ channels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Stack TV, you only get 13 channels for $12.99. Plus, you have to also subscribe to Amazon Prime, for an additional fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For less than the cost of an Amazon Prime &amp; Stack TV subscription,&nbsp; you get 27 more channels and more value with RiverTV.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Check out <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/\"><strong><em>RiverTV<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> today and find out for yourself with our 30 day free trial!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RiverTV is all things you love about TV without the hassles and expensive cost. Top quality TV content, latest hot shows, hit movies, binge-worthy reality series, news and much, much more<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>RiverTV is the affordable live and on demand TV solution &#8211; no cable boxes, no contracts, no hassle &#8211; just tons of content. Download the <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/\"><strong><em>RiverTV<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>app and start watching right away!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why People Are Cutting the Cord to Cable&nbsp;Stack TVAdvantages of Stack TVDisadvantages of Stack TVRiver TVAdvantages of RiverTVDisadvantages of RiverTVWhen RiverTV is a Better Fit for YouRiverTV Wins!&nbsp; As live video-streaming subscription services, RiverTV and Stack TV offer an alternative solution to satellite and cable TV programming. 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